Autism Acceptance Month is an annual opportunity to listen to diverse voices, rethink biases, and learn to be better allies through conversation and learning.

Resources:

• Learn, Share and Grow Blog - What's it's like to have autism
  
• Autism BC - April is Autism Month Trailer
• AutismBC.ca

​International Day of Pink is a day to stand up against bullying and harassment, especially against minorities and those of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. It is observed annually on the second Wednesday of April.

Resources:

• International Day of Pink
• SOGI 1 2 3 - Teaching Resources
• BCTF - SOGI Instructional Samples
  

​Day of Silence is a day to take a vow of silence to raise awareness of the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of 2SLGBTQI+ people. It is observed annually on the second Friday of April.

Resources:

• GLSEN - Day of Silence

Vaisakhi is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It is a day to celebrate 1699, the year when Sikhism was born as a collective faith. Vaisakhi is a spring festival that is observed annually on the 13 or 14 of April each year.

Resources:

• World Sikh - So what is Vaisakhi in Canada all about?
• CBC Kids - Let's celebrate Vaisakhi